Improving the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations through education, research, and service.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is to improve the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations through education, research and service.

Our vision is to be recognized as one of the top ten nonprofit academic centers in the United States, enhancing the nonprofit sector and the quality of life for all.

Director's Welcome

In a few short years, the Helen Bader Institute has grown into a thriving hub of nonprofit education, research, and community engagement.

John Palmer Smith, Ph.D.
Executive Director

Focus on Alumni

Joi Jackson, Director of Administration
Family House, Inc.

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management '07

"Adding the graduate certificate in nonprofit management to my MBA degree has provided me with the unique knowledge and skills to manage and lead in the nonprofit sector."

7/10 Information Session: Graduate Programs in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

7/30 Forum on the Nonprofit Sector: Leadership Diversity: How Does Milwaukee's Nonprofit Sector Rate?

Boards of Midsize Nonprofits: Their Needs and Challenges

5/27/08--New research report from the Urban Institute, authored by Francie Ostrower, offers policy recommendations for boards of midsize nonprofits.